Lab Assistant I

Interested in a career that matters?

Interested in a career that matters?

Join our Fermentation team within R&D and be part of a highly collaborative, hands-on laboratory environment supporting early-stage innovation at Novonesis. Our team works across the R&D organization to design and execute experiments that generate feasibility data for new strain designs and production processes. By supporting high-quality lab operations, this role directly contributes to advancing sustainable biosolutions that matter.

The Role & Your Impact

As a part time Lab Assistant I, you will play a key operational role in supporting fermentation experiments through consistent, high-quality laboratory work. This is a fully hands-on position focused on executing essential lab tasks that enable our scientists to move projects forward efficiently and safely. Your contribution ensures reliable data generation and smooth day-to-day lab operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing media and setting up fermentation tanks
• Performing instrument calibrations and autoclaving activities
• Sampling, harvesting tanks, and supporting experimental workflows
• Maintaining and cleaning laboratory equipment and workspaces
• Supporting routine lab operations and assisting team members as needed

What You'll Need to Be Successful

To perform well and safely in this role, you bring:

• A High School diploma with a minimum of 2 years of related experience or an associate degree in a related field (biological sciences, chemistry)
• Hands-on experience with laboratory work, including practical microbiological and/or bioprocessing tasks
• Experience using aseptic techniques in a lab environment
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent safety mindset
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliability, motivation, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team
• Basic proficiency with MS Office applications
• Willingness to perform routine, hands-on operational work, some of which is physically demanding

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

While not required, it's a plus if you:

• Have prior experience in fermentation, microbiology, or bioprocessing labs
• Enjoy structured, routine work and take pride in high-quality execution
• Are eager to learn and grow within a scientific R&D environment

If you are excited about this role but do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and include a cover letter explaining how your other experience or education will help you succeed.

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you'll be part of a collaborative R&D environment where teamwork, reliability, and safety are highly valued. We offer:

• Hands-on experience in an industrial R&D laboratory
• Close collaboration with scientists across multiple disciplines
• A supportive team culture with clear processes and shared goals
• An opportunity to contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven science

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Work schedule: Friday-Sunday, approximately 20 hours per week
• On-site role based in a laboratory setting
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Work involves standing, manual handling, and routine lab tasks
• Laboratory environment with standard lab equipment and procedures

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected hourly rate: $25/hour
• Additional benefits are provided in line with local policies and regulations

Relevant information

• Application deadline: 5/13/26
• Desired start date: Early June

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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If this position isn't the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You're welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career